Arsenal Fans Unveil Huge 'Refugees Welcome' Banner Before Stoke Game
Arsenal fans have become the latest to show their support for victims of the current refugee crisis, unveiling a huge banner reading "REFUGEES WELCOME" ahead of their Premier League game with Stoke at the Emirates.
In addition, the Gunners players wore special T-shirts promoting Save The Children during their warm-up, while ยฃ1 from every ticket sold for the match will go toward the charity's response to the refugee crisis.
"Photo: Alexis Sanchez wearing a special 'Save The Children' t-shirt in the warm-up today. #afc pic.twitter.com/7K9zu3MICv
โ afcstuff (@afcstuff) September 12, 2015
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"A huge thank you to @Arsenal, who are donating every ยฃ1 for every ticket sold for today's match to help child refugees. #RefugeesWelcome
โ Save the Children UK (@savechildrenuk) September 12, 2015
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Though, some couldn't help compare the club's generosity with the still excessive cost of tickets at the Emirates...
"Refugees welcome (tickets are still ยฃ60 a pop, though). https://t.co/L4KwUbLjgV
โ Graham Ruthven (@grahamruthven) September 12, 2015
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Still, nice work, Arsenal.
[h/t eurosport.co.uk]
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